MEMORIAL DRIVE EL

mde.springbranchisd.com

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Memorial Drive Elementary (MDE) is a highly regarded public school located in the Memorial area of Houston, serving students within the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD). The school is well-known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence, consistently maintaining a reputation as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the region. Its curriculum focuses on developing foundational skills while fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their own learning.

Beyond its academic rigor, Memorial Drive Elementary is distinguished by its vibrant parental involvement and active PTA, which play a significant role in enriching the student experience through various enrichment programs and school-wide events. The campus provides a traditional yet modern educational setting that emphasizes character development and holistic growth. By leveraging its location within a stable, engaged community, MDE offers a nurturing atmosphere where diverse student needs are met, preparing children effectively for their transition to middle school and beyond.

388

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEMORIAL DRIVE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	59
Black	8
Asian	33
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
256 (66.0%)
Hispanic
59 (15.2%)
Asian
33 (8.5%)
Two or More
30 (7.7%)
Black
8 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SPRING BRANCH ISD
Phone:	(713)251-6300
Website:	http://mde.springbranchisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 70